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Group photograph of the RAF School of Administration and Accountancy No. 68 Course "G" Syndicate at RAF Credenhill.

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A letter from the Air Ministry regarding the location of a cemetery in which James is buried.

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A letter from D. Horsley to Mrs Davis regarding her son (Jim) and his crew. Says that they were brave and that she will hear from them in the next three months. Offers pleasantries and a stay at her house.

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Photograph of a group of trainees . John (Jack) Taylor is the second on the left on the first row (sat). Reverse tells this picture is suspected to have been taken just before being posted to the Number 4 School of technical training (4 S of TT) at…

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Letter with the lower half missing. The letter is addressed from a 'Cadet Taylor JFW' at the RAF Station in St Athan and is to his sister Peggy. Well wishes and pleasantries exchanged on the reverse.

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Reg writes that he has moved to RAF Market Harborough. He has crewed up.

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Handwritten note describing J C Aston's record of service. It states that he was posted to 83 Sqn, RAF Wyton on 3 March 1943. His first operation was to Berlin on 29 March 1943 and his second raid was to Essen. His aircraft was shot down and crew…

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Victor writes about his friendship with Leonard, timing of letters and his fear that one of them will be killed or wounded. He discusses books, films and the postponement of military service for students.

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Addressed to dear Bobby a six verse poem to a family member.

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Sent in reply to their card. Hopes they had had good news about Bob. Comments that English streets would be empty as US troops had gone home with English brides. Mentions Mavis growing up and that they were canning peaches. Comments on UK rationing.

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Jeff Brown in blazer and tie with Andy Milliken in BBMF overalls holding a log book.

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Loving letter asking him to imagine she was with him and expressing her wish to be with him. Continues in the same vein and asks him to take care of himself.

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Written to son as prisoner of war. Glad to receive his letter. Leave writing to dad. Thinking of him. Catches up with news of family and friends as well as activities at home.

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A cheque is presented to Douglas for £18.10s.0. by the residents of Cayton Bay.

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Returning Douglas' log books together with a piece of war medal ribbon.

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A list of 42 operational targets undertaken by Douglas Knox to, Berlin, Hamburg, Kiel, Bremen, Emden, Cologne, Essen, Brest, Frankfurt, Ostend, Dunkirk, Stettin, Wilhelmshaven, Tobruk, Cretan Aerodromes and Battle Area.

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